Certified Tutors From Saint Louis University-Main Campus

...the classroom. If my teachers had not recognized this, I would have had considerably more difficulty succeeding in the academic sphere. As such, the most influential facet of my own teaching philosophy is my commitment to respecting student intelligences. If my students are not confident in the abilities they bring with them to the tutoring...

...of learning, and love to be a part of the acquisition of new knowledge and skills. I currently hold a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from St. Louis University, an elementary certificate from Northeastern Illinois University, and an ESL endorsement certificate from the University of Illinois. I have classroom and tutoring experience working with...

...years of experience teaching new skills through the Girl Scouts program. For over two years I have participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) and Girls on the Run (GOTR). As a mentor for BBBS, I often helped my little sister with her homework, and clarified any questions she had about the subject matter. As...

...out what topic the student is covering in their class and where the student is struggling. During the session, I will walk the student through a problem, making an effort to explain and break down the problem. I then give the student an opportunity to work through similar problems with guidance as necessary. Currently as...

...hours every day, you don't have good friends to help explain things, and you never had to study outside of class it's really easy to get overwhelmed quickly. I found out that regardless of how quickly you pick up on things, there are good study habits and bad study habits. Good habits can make even...

...2015. Along the way I have picked up ample experience in Academic Writing, Research Methodology, and Statistics. As I am now an adjunct professor teaching Psychology classes, I feel I should offer my services to tutor students whenever possible. Though Psychology and Statistics are the topics that I am most familiar with teaching, I also...

I am currently a medical student at Saint Louis University. I graduated with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois. I have tutored for the past five years in math, chemistry, and biology. I also have worked with students to improve their test scores for the MCAT and ACT.

...can help students formulate effective strategies to maximize their scores. As I mentioned earlier, reading and writing fiction have to be near the top of my hobbies list. Also, I would add listening to live music, playing and watching soccer, and collecting records to that list. At the end of the day, I am a...

...Louis University as well, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. In addition to the core curriculum for my major, I also completed all of the necessary classes to apply to medical school. This has given me a wide range of subjects that I am familiar with and comfortable tutoring, especially in biological fields...

...to explain or teach students is to help see the big picture. Many times students will focus on a list of facts to try and memorize and that can quickly become a daunting task, but if you can understand the big picture then that list of facts will become very very small and you will...

...if a tutee does not understand a concept, it is my fault for not having conveyed the concept effectively and in concrete terms. Tutoring sessions should be stress-free to allow for real learning to occur. My most favorite subjects to tutor include Organic Chemistry, Biology, General Chemistry, and Basic Math. In my free time I...

...that there is no such thing as an absolute "one-size fit all" plan when it comes to helping others learn. Every student is different. Thus, as a tutor, it is my responsibility to adapt my teaching style to help maximize the student's ability to grasp key concepts. I believe every student is capable of excelling...

...I am currently working toward a Ph.D. in Spanish and Comparative Literature at Washington University in St. Louis. I have taught several introductory Spanish courses at the university level. In addition, I have taught ESL courses to adults in Madrid, Spain. I have experience working with students of various age groups in large groups and...

...My tutoring experience thus far has mostly been with my friends, family, and classmates. I usually like to tutor in math-related subjects, but I am also proficient in reading, writing, and the sciences. When I tutor, I like to make sure I always give the person I am tutoring the correct information. If we come...

...part time as an appointment tutor helping students in a variety of subjects including general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and anatomy and physiology. I am now a first year medical student at Saint Louis University. My teaching style centers around the student mastering basic principles and then learning to combine and apply those basic principles...

...tutored in multiple settings. I have volunteered for an organization called UrbanFuture; the majority of my work consisted of preparing middle school students for MAP testing. I have also tutored students with high school homework at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Hospital. Although I am qualified to teach SAT/ACT Writing, my passion lies in the field of...

...Since my graduation I have taught high school mathematics in both the public and private school environments, as well as continuing to tutor in my spare time. In the past, I have worked with students in a variety of subjects, most focusing on mathematics (pre-Algebra through Calculus and Statistics) and standardized test preparation. In my...

...undergraduate level. Frequently, I helped younger students and friends in such classes. Additionally, I tutored at Loyola Academy, a middle school for boys from inner St. Louis City, in eighth grade mathematics. I most enjoy tutoring the sciences, especially Biology and Chemistry. I like to employ question and answer style tutoring, to review concepts and...

...to work in the education field on a part-time basis, as an adjunct professor for Fontbonne University's Master in Accounting (MACC) and Master in Business Administration (MBA) Programs, where I was responsible for teaching various accounting courses; such as Intermediate Accounting I and II, Managerial Accounting, and Accounting Information Systems. On a full-time basis, I...

...I tutor Math courses from elementary level up through pre-Calculus. I tutor for Computer Networking, Business, and other topics as needed. When I tutor, I will walk with you through the process to solve the questions at hand. I will get to know you and your skill level, and then help you grow from there...